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    G73JH Accessories

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by minnus, Mar 2, 2010.

  1. minnus

    minnus Notebook Consultant

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    What are some accessories are people finding they need / buying in addition to the laptop?

    I would imagine a USB hub one of these accessories, since there is only four ports and is hardly enough for those using it as a desktop replacement.
    What about a notebook cooler or dock? Even skins/keyboard protectors?
     
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    Rannd Notebook Guru

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    I'd like to buy a extra battery and A/C charger.
     
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    p51mustang23 Notebook Evangelist

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    Don't get a notebook cooler. It will only cool you 1-3deg at best. The airflow design on the g73 doesn't breathe through the bottom of the laptop.

    Mayb a A/C unit for travel? (then you have a backup if first one breaks too)
    USB hub depends on personal needs/use.

    If you have the A2/A1 then you already have a mouse and bag.

    Mayb a precision gaming mousepad? (not sure if these are really better)
     
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  4. minnus

    minnus Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks! Good point about the cooler. I was really hoping for something like an all in one dock/cooler that worked well with the g73, while providing extra ports and what not.
    I just placed on order for he A1! Ahhhh, the anticipation. I wanted to see if there are any must have accessories, and it seems that an additional AC-Adapter + spare battery is one of them.

    Any recommendations as to where to purchase them without losing an arm or leg? I already sold those for the laptop.
     
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  5. Kalim

    Kalim Ceiling Cat Is Watching U

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    I'd would like to eventually get an extra battery and a car adapter. I know some have suggested using an inverter with the included power supply, but why draw the extra amperage if it isn't needed. Also, I would hope that the car adapter would further take into account sensitive electronics running off a car battery.
     
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    irablumberg Notebook Consultant

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    The stock power brick should filter out anything short of a lightning strike ;-)

    Another reason to consider a backup A/C adapter is for airplane use. The stock brick will draw too much current and will cause most airline A/C outlets to shut down. I recently got a slim universal A/C adapter for my G51 that will work on planes. It gets quite hot, but has not flamed out yet.

    Ira
     
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    iamnovicegamer Newbie

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    Hey what about the R.O.G. Headset? It says there at the Mainpage of G73JH: Supplied accessories: R.O.G. Mouse, Bag and Headset (Optional) How do I get it? Do I pay more?
     
    iamnovicegamer, Nov 16, 2010
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